A Visual Guide to Military, Security & Police Equipment

Recording and identifying military, security and police (MSP) equipment used in human rights violations, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (CIDTP) often constitutes critical evidence for proving such incidences and identifying the perpetrators. However, there is a lack of specific documentation within human rights reporting on the “tools” used during human rights violations, torture or other CIDTP. This glossary is designed as a visual resource for human rights monitors, researchers, campaigners and journalists, amongst others, to help them recognise different types of equipment and accurately report on equipment used during human rights violations.